Pulvis CatarrhalisPowder for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp Use: Catarrh Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey, form a Confection Function: Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Also Cough, Wheezing and Breathlessness Dose: 2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pills for Retention of Urine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * Cantharides are prepared by removing their wings and legs. Preparation: Dissolve the gum in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form pills the size of peas. Function: Strongly promote Urine, clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain Use: 1. Obstructed…
Nitrum, Saltpeter, Niter, Potassium nitrate, Xiao Shi 硝石 Kali nitricum, Nitrum depuratum, Nitrum prismaticum, Sal petra Xiao Shi (TCM) Yavakshara, Saindhava, Ushara or Sora (Ayurveda) Shora Qalmi (Unani) Ze tshaཟེ་ཚ (Tibetan) Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Ortus Sanitatis, Beck, 1517 The preparation of Saltpeter (Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Mineralogical Name: Nitrum; Potassium nitrate Parts Used: Salt Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter,…
Compound Guaiacum Confection also known as ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: There were a number of variations.The first is the original formula: The following uses Nutmeg instead of Mustard seed, Cream of Tartar instead of Saltpeter, and Honey instead of Molasses: Some versions were simplified, but the following suffers from the lack of…
Goksuradi Churna Powder of Tribulus Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Promotes Urine, clears Damp Use: 1. Dysuria2. Suppressed of difficult Urination Dose: 10–20 grains Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
DiospoliticumLesser Cumin Compositionor, The Egyptian Confect Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen * Cumin is prepared by steeping for 24 hours in Vinegar, then stir-fried** Some Unani texts list Bauraq, Borax, instead of Saltpeter. Preparation: Powder. Function: Warms the Stomach, promotes Digestion, clears Food Stagnation Use: 1. Indigestion2. Cold Stomach pain3. Colic4. Nausea, Belching, Wind…
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